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I walked west. At one house, I paused to see a beautiful girl. I've known her since she was a child. Her childhood was ordinary, not particularly eye-catching. I never expected Atit Wibawati, her full name, to grow up to be such a beautiful woman. I immediately fell in love with her beauty.
The Solo Princess's appearance reminded me of the tall, world-renowned top model Twiggy.
I intended to develop this encounter into a serious relationship. However, there was a problem: we have different traditions. I'm Sundanese, while the Solo Princess is Javanese. Both of her parents are from Solo.
Therefore, I decided to contact Iyam, my childhood friend, to get accurate information about Atit.
I immediately waited for Iyam to return from school.
Not long after, Iyam returned from school. He only glanced at me briefly before entering his house. The next day, the same thing happened.
On the third day, I took the initiative to greet Iyam. Unexpectedly, Iyam took the lead, saying, "Iyam is a pious man, Kang Udjang. Kang Udjang is a playboy. First, Ikah teras ka Rosita teu lami ti dinya ka Aryati."
The author wondered where Iyam got this misleading information. He assumed the author was courting him, when in fact, the author only wanted accurate information about Atit Wibawati. This incident prompted the author to venture out to meet the Solo Princess in person.
The author sought a way and devised a strategy. He would express his love through a love poem he had composed himself.
The author structured the poem in such a way that the first letter of the poem was attached to the first letter of his name. So, if the first letter of the poem was read from top to bottom, it would spell out the name Atit Wibawati.
The author had forgotten the sound of the poem. The only thing he remembered was "Love me a little but forever." The first letter of the poem was attached to the first letter of his name, which reads Tj now C.
This scene was accompanied by a song entitled Puisi.
Poetry
Poetry Song Lyrics
Singer Jikustik
I am the one you once strengthened
I am the one you once raised
I am the one you once gave me feelings
From when I was awake until I fell asleep
For all that time I will always remember you
Chorus:
When will I write for you again
My beautiful writings
That used to be colorful
My most beautiful poetry world is only for you
Will you come back again
Accompany me to write again
We will navigate poetry together
My most beautiful is only for you
When the author wanted to deliver the love poem, Atit had not yet returned from school. So the love poem was entrusted to his younger sister, Ita.
Not long after, the author returned to the house of the Solo Princess when she returned from school. The author wanted to know how the Solo Princess would react after receiving the love poem from the author.
After meeting, the author did not receive the reaction he had hoped for. He anxiously awaited further developments.
From inside the house, Ita emerged and said, "Kang Udjang, your letter was torn to pieces by Mbak Atit." "ITA," Atit snapped, but that was more than enough for me. It was the poem that was torn to shreds, but what felt torn apart was my heart. My heart felt shattered. I immediately said goodbye and went home. My budding love affair had died.
However, I wasn't discouraged. I would continue to look for another WIL.
This scene was accompanied by a song called "Arjuna."
Arjuna
Arjuna Song Lyrics
Singer Dewa
I've climbed the highest mountain
Just to find you
I've explored the earth
Just to be able to live with you
I've sailed the oceans
Just to find your anchorage
But the further I search
For love, the more I don't understand
I am Arjuna
Searching for love
Oh woman
Love me
Maybe I'll find true love
When I take my last breath
Maybe true love doesn't exist
In this story of life
This year's Tarka Anniversary was held simply with the theme "From Tarka for Tarka." The event was just karaoke with local singers.
At that time, the author wore his best clothes: gray pants and a white shirt. It was his school uniform.
Almost all the Tarka members were present. Only Puteri Solo remained. Not long after, the one I thought about arrived with her friend Iyam. When she saw the author, she paused for a moment, then turned to Iyam and said, "There are school children."
Iyam smiled.
The author didn't understand the meaning of that smile. The author asked Udin, "What do you mean, Din?"
"It's Kang Udjang. Kang Udjang is always wearing the school uniform."
The author just realized that the uniform is inappropriate for extracurricular activities. The author was embarrassed.
The Solo Princess and Iyam joined the other girls at i front.
Although the event was simple, it was quite entertaining. The author was captivated by a song performed by Melis. When the song ended, the author was still absorbing the lyrics. The author was lost in thought.
Puteri Solo and Iyam left first. When she saw the author, she paused and said, "Kang Udjang is captivated by Melis. Enough with being Melis's boyfriend."
The author was embarrassed for the second time. Like a thief caught stealing clothes by a neighbor.